Medical Assistant-Primary Care : Kirkwood

Primary Care Medical Assistant

40 hours per week, Days South Kirkwood

Benefits : Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Health / Dental / Vision available after day one

Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA

Paid parental leave for new parents

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Future career growth!

Overview

Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including :

• Entering the chief complaint
• Taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies
• Completing a thorough medication reconciliation
• Working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exam
• Rechecking elevated blood pressures
• Completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed

Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKGs, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.

Administers vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.

Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.

Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.

Primary Care Assistant - Medical Assistant

Education : High School Diploma or GED.

Certification : Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience : 6 months of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office.

Primary Care - Certified Medical Assistant

Education : High School Diploma or GED.

Certification : Must have active Medical Assistant certification / registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

LPN Qualifications

Education : Diploma in Practical Nursing

Licensure : Active LPN licensure

Preferred Experience : 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office

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